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AR SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bryan King

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Origin

Senate

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires the General Assembly to enact legislation mandating voters voting in person present valid government-issued photographic identification before receiving a ballot.

  • Directs the General Assembly to establish by law which types of government-issued photographic identification are acceptable for voting purposes.

  • Mandates the State of Arkansas issue photographic identification at no charge to eligible voters who lack qualifying identification.

  • Permits voters unable to present government-issued photographic identification to cast a provisional ballot, which counts only if the voter subsequently certifies it as provided by law.

  • Allows the General Assembly to provide exceptions to the photographic identification requirement through legislation.

Legislative Description

Amending The Arkansas Constitution To Require The General Assembly To Provide That A Voter Voting In Person Shall Present Valid Government-issued Photographic Identification Before Receiving A Ballot.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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